Lincoln Nautilus: Rear Suspension / Wheel Knuckle - AWD. Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if
replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser
quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.
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Remove the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - AWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the wheel speed sensor and position aside the wheel speed sensor.
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Remove the brake hose bracket bolt and position the bracket aside.
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Raise the suspension to curb height.
Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
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Remove the lower arm vertical link.
Refer to: Lower Arm Vertical Link (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:
Support the halfshaft.
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Remove and discard the lower arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt.
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Remove and discard the toe link-to-wheel knuckle bolt and nut.
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Remove and discard the upper arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt and nut and remove the wheel knuckle.
Installation
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NOTICE:
Tighten the suspension bushing fasteners with the
suspension loaded or with the weight of the vehicle resting on the
wheels and tires, otherwise incorrect clamp load and bushing damage may
occur.
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Position the wheel knuckle and install the new upper arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt and nut.
Torque:
76 lb.ft (103 Nm)
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Install the new toe link-to-wheel knuckle bolt.
Torque:
129 lb.ft (175 Nm)
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Install the new lower arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt.
Torque:
203 lb.ft (275 Nm)
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Install the lower arm vertical link.
Refer to: Lower Arm Vertical Link (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
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Position the brake hose bracket and install the bolt.
Torque:
124 lb.in (14 Nm)
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Install the wheel speed sensor and the wheel speed sensor bolt.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Install the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Refer to: Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - AWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
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Check and if necessary adjust rear toe.
Refer to: Rear Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
RH seat shown, LH seat similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Position the seat all the way back and up.
Disconnect the electrical connector...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
If installing a new module, it is necessary to
upload the module configuration information to the diagnostic scan tool
prior to removing the module. This information must be downloaded into
the new module after installation...